watership down 0 Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 Barrat - Jackson auctioned one on TV this week 1989 Esprit Red I think it went for $7600 USD. The car had been resprayed. If anyone in the US saw it, please correct me if I am wrong Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guy W Johnson 1 Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 I believe the final Bid was 11,000. I cried! Guy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
[email protected] 0 Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 i think my boss picked up the red 58 impala from the same one Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Blanchard 1,678 Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 (edited) It didn't sell in the end, it didn't make reserve. Looked in good condition with 43k miles on the clock: Clicky Edited January 17, 2009 by Mark Blanchard Quote Mark www.lotusespritturbo.com Link to post Share on other sites
Guest JohnD Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 (edited) I think the B-J auction is a no-reserve auction, don't know where your link above is from, I see it says not sold but if you go to their home page and get into the car list for Tuesday it shows the following: Lot Number40 Auction Scottsdale 2009 * Sale Price$12,100.00 Year 1989 Make LOTUS Model ESPRIT Style 2 DOOR COUPE Exterior ColorFERRARI RED Interior ColorTAN Cylinders 4 Engine Size 2.2 LITER Transmission 5-SPEED MANUAL Summary A 43,000 actual mile car with a stock 4 cylinder 2.2 Liter engine with new Turbocharger. Features new brakes and windshield. DetailsThis 43,000 actual mile car is basically stock with Ferrari Red custom paint and refurbished interior in deep tan leather. It is a stock 4 cylinder 2.2 Liter engine with new Turbocharger. Features new brakes and windshield, CD sounds fantastic. Received a new clutch at 35,000 miles. The handling and performance on this car is amazing. This Lotus is a pleasure to drive. * Includes 10% buyers premium Regards, John D. Edited to clean up formatting problem. Edited January 18, 2009 by JohnD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GavinT 115 Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 Yep B-J is a no reserve auction. Every car is sold no matter what the price. Check out these two:- Lot Number 437 Auction Scottsdale 2009 * Sale Price $8,470.00 Year 1976 Make MERCEDES-BENZ Model 450SEL Style SEDAN Exterior Color BROWN Interior Color TAN Cylinders 8 Engine Size Transmission AUTOMATIC Summary One owner car, registered to "Doris Day" from new. 71,000 original miles. Details Original paint with the exception of right rear door, part of right rear quarter and deck lid. Owned by Doris Day and kept generally at her home in Carmel. Books and original records including Build Card and Original Maintenance Manual. Interior original leather not cracked. * Includes 10% Buyer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest JohnD Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 I could not believe what the Jolly went for but if the right bidders are there. . . I'm not all that fond of American muscle cars but that market has definitely cooled off. You can find good buys on the weekdays. It is a great car show also, I usually make the Palm Beach one every year since it's just up the road. John D. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
USAndretti42 322 Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 Looks like someone got a bargain. Quote S4 Elan, Elan +2S, Federal-spec, World Championship Edition S2 Esprit #42, S1 Elise, Excel SE Link to post Share on other sites
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